Sheryl Derby, LCSW

Sheryl Derby, LCSW, brings more than two decades of social work experience to her clinical practice in Arizona. She has a Master of Social Work with a Child Welfare emphasis from Arizona State University and has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing clinical supervision for 17 years. Sheryl focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. Her approach is practical and strengths-based. She helps clients identify personal strengths and builds coping skills that fit their daily life. Sessions draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed methods, mixed to suit each person's needs. Sheryl has worked with a wide range of people, including veterans and families involved with child welfare systems, as well as adolescents and adults. That background informs how she thinks about mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and relationship struggles. She aims to make goals clear and achievable. Together with clients she clarifies priorities, practices new skills, and tracks small changes over time. The work often includes improving sleep, managing anger, and building better communication. Outside of clinical work she cares for basset hounds, practices yoga, and volunteers with geriatric and hospice animals. Those activities support her belief in self-care as part of healing. She offers supportive guidance intended to help people move toward a calmer, more balanced life.